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$163+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Washington

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DSM — SEA
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Washington (USWA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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$284
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One-way from

$163
(Delta)
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Washington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Washington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/202:29 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/65:00 amPDX - DSM
1 stop14h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$480
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/242:15 pmDSM - SEA
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Wed 1/16:50 amSEA - DSM
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$493
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/245:00 amDSM - SEA
1 stop8h 27mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/110:36 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop10h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/16$506
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/202:39 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop27h 05mFrontier
Sun 12/2212:45 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop22h 54mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$553
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/235:40 amDSM - SEA
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/313:22 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$641
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/246:55 amDSM - PDX
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Sun 12/2910:05 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop10h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/17$747
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/235:00 amDSM - SEA
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/3012:31 amSEA - DSM
1 stop9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$761
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/245:10 pmDSM - PDX
2 stops21h 22mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/292:48 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$806
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/245:00 amDSM - PDX
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/2812:59 amPDX - DSM
1 stop9h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$816
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/226:30 amDSM - SEA
2 stops18h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/46:11 amSEA - DSM
3 stops15h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$845
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2711:40 amDSM - PDX
2 stops10h 45mSouthwest
Mon 12/302:05 pmPDX - DSM
2 stops7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$906
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/216:55 amDSM - SEA
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Mon 12/236:00 amSEA - DSM
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/18$976

Find flights from Des Moines to Washington within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Washington that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Mon 1/27

2:41 pm-12:19 am

1 stop11h 38m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 1/29

7:10 am-2:45 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$243

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Tue 1/21

12:15 pm-4:54 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 1/28

6:15 am-4:34 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$336

Des MoinesSpokane

DSM - GEG

DSMGEG

Des Moines

Tue 1/7

5:55 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Spokane

Mon 1/13

1:10 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$341

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Sun 1/12

8:00 am-9:21 am

2 stops27h 21m

Portland

Thu 1/23

5:30 pm-6:22 pm

2 stops22h 52m

$359

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Wed 1/15

6:50 am-12:55 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Portland

Mon 1/27

6:05 am-4:34 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$361

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Wed 1/15

11:35 am-9:00 pm

2 stops11h 25m

Portland

Mon 1/27

3:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$366

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Fri 1/17

8:00 am-4:16 pm

1 stop10h 16m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 1/21

12:50 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 09m

$376

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Tue 1/28

12:55 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops12h 25m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 2/3

7:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$381

Des MoinesSpokane

DSM - GEG

DSMGEG

Des Moines

Wed 4/30

5:03 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Spokane

Tue 5/6

1:15 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$386

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Wed 1/15

5:59 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 1/21

1:35 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$396

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Washington

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Washington

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Des Moines to Washington including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to State of Washington?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to State of Washington (average of $238). Flying from Des Moines to State of Washington in July is currently the most expensive (average of $411). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to WA?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Washington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to State of Washington as you normally would.

Rainfall in Washington by month

Plan your trip to Washington by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in State of Washington ranges from 0.7 - 6.6 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit State of Washington when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

Temperature in Washington by month

Plan your trip to Washington by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to State of Washington, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Des Moines to Washington have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
829 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Washington?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to Washington. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to State of Washington one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to State of Washington are Delta ($163), American Airlines ($168), and Allegiant Air ($206).

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to State of Washington?

    When deciding which route to take from Des Moines to State of Washington consider Des Moines - Seattle/Tacoma Intl, Des Moines - Portland or Des Moines - Spokane as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Washington that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Washington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Washington?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Washington by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to State of Washington?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to State of Washington (average of $238). Flying from Des Moines to State of Washington in July is currently the most expensive (average of $411). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Des Moines to Washington

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Washington. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$146Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$242Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$255Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$313Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$453Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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